KFC’s Original Secret Chicken Recipe

Bring the taste of the famous takeout classic into your own kitchen. This recipe reveals the secret blend of herbs and spices that creates that iconic, world-famous flavor, with several variations to make it your own.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces

For the Coating:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or chicken stock powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon celery salt

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